Nursing Homes in ZIP 49686 (Traverse City, MI)
Public CMS data maps 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes to ZIP 49686 in Traverse City, MI, rated 3.0 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 49686
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 49686, Traverse City, MI, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 49686
What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 49686
Among the 2 nursing homess listed in ZIP 49686, 2 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at Medilodge of Traverse City (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 209 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.67 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 28.2% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $69,430.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Medilodge of Traverse City (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 209 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $69,430 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.67 |
| Avg RN turnover | 28.2% |
Nursing Homes data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medilodge of GTC | 2.0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 125 | 107.0% | 28.6% | 1 |
| Medilodge of Traverse City | 4.0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 84 | 73.1% | 27.8% | 0 |
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